Free NHS sight tests

You are entitled to a free NHS sight test if you:

• are under 16, or are aged 16, 17 or 18 and in full time education
• are aged 60 and over
• are aged 40 or over and are a parent, brother, sister, son or daughter of a diagnosed glaucoma patient
• have been advised by an ophthalmologist that you are at risk of glaucoma
• have diabets
• are registered severely sight impaired/blind or sight impaired/partially sighted
• have been prescribed a complex lens
• are entitled to, or named on a valid NHS tax credit exemtion certificate
• are named on a valid HC2 certificate

Your are also entitled to a free NHS sight test if you or your partner is getting:

• income support
• Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (Incapacity Benefit or Disability Living Allowance do not count as they are not income related)
• Pension Credit Guarantee Credit.

Please tell us if you think you may be entitled to help towards the cost of your eyecare.